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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  February 26, 2015 (REPORT 8)                             

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $2.0139-2.1688

Fluid milk production is nearing year ago levels due to the colder 
temperatures in most parts of the region. Some bottling plants are 
running at full production.  Other bottlers are seeing lower demand. 
Current retail promotions are being used to increase sales. Cream 
levels are mixed.  Ice cream manufacturers are increasing production 
levels as sales are starting to increase. Cream multiples are mixed this 
week, ranging from 1.17 to 1.26. The NASS Milk Production report noted 
U.S. average milk produced per cow in 2014 was 22,258 pounds, 442 pounds 
above 2013. The total U.S. annual milk production for 2014 was 206 billion 
pounds, 2.4% above 2013. The Cow Slaughter under Federal Inspection report 
shows number of cattle slaughtered in January was 2.4 million, down 21,000 
from December. According to DMN National Retail Report- Dairy, the 
national weighted average advertised price for the week of February 20 
through February 26 for a gallon of milk was $2.71 compared to $2.99 a 
year ago and $3.44 a week ago. In the Midwest, the advertised price for a 
gallon of milk was $3.14.  



1100CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4154 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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